November, 2015

• 18 November

  New Models From Moto Guzzi

  

  MANDELLO DEL LARIO, Italy – Moto Guzzi is out with two new models with an 850cc engine as well as two variants of existing models.

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• 17 November

  BMW Out With R nineT Scrambler

  

  BMW’s R NineT roadster model now has a Scrambler stable mate.  Powered by an air-cooled 1,170cc boxer engine that delivers 110 horsepower and has a maximum torque of 116 Nm, the R nineT Scrambler features an upright riding position with higher handlebars and lower footrests than the R nineT. The …

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• 17 November

  “Hitting The Apex” Debuts In U.S.

  

  “Hitting The Apex” finally has some U.S. dates. The movie, narrated by Brad Pitt and directed by Mark Neale, begins a limited release rollout in the states today with five theaters in New England hoping to screen it over the next month. “Hitting The Apex” goes behind the scenes at …

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• 16 November

  Ducati Goes All In On Scrambler

  

  MILAN, Italy – Need proof that its four 2015 Scrambler models were a hit for Ducati? The company announced today that more versions and variants are on the way. New for 2016 will be a Flat Track Pro version, based on the existing 803cc platform, as well as an all-new …

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• 11 November

  BMW Unwraps Small Roadster

  

  Should it be called a “baby Beemer?” BMW announced today a new sub-500cc model called the G 310 R. The single-cylinder, 350-pound roadster was “newly conceived from scratch,” the company said, and has an “agile, dynamic character.” The G 310 R is powered by a 313cc, liquid-cooled engine with a …

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• 10 November

  Week Offers Microcosm Of Riding Season

  

  Sometimes a single week can offer a microcosm of an entire riding season – the highs and the lows, the dangerous and the ridiculous. That such a week would occur during a warm stretch in November may be uncommon but I’ll take it, rejoice and give a two-fingered acknowledgement to …

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• 9 November

  Indian Recalls 2015, 2016 Models

  

  Indian is recalling 7,611 of its 2015 and 2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster and 2016 Dark Horse models due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, which may cause a reduction or complete loss of rear brake power. The motorcycles were manufactured Jan. 2, 2015 to …

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• 6 November

  Marketing Shakeup At Harley-Davidson

  

  MILWAUKEE – Less than a month after announcing that it plans to beef up marketing in 2016 in the wake of declining sales, Harley-Davidson’s top marketing executive has left the company. Mark-Hans Richer (pictured) has been senior vice president of marketing and product development since 2007, having previously worked

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• 3 November

  Stunting Rider An Accident About To Happen?

  

  TORRINGTON, CT – Driving home this warm evening from turning in my cable box – yes, I’ve cut the cable having finally become fed up with paying so much for so many channels that never got viewed – I couldn’t help but notice the high number of motorcycles out on …

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• 1 November

  If You Had Asked, I Would Have Told You…

  

  Wow, more than a month has gone by without an installment of “If you had asked me, I would have told you that…” My bad. Too busy building up the wood supply for winter and getting in some late-season rides to sit down at the laptop. Consequently, some items have …

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